Question

What is the difference between khadar and bhangar ?( 3 differrences)

Answer 1

Khadar

1] the newer and younger deposits of the flood plain

2] found in the lower levels in the plains near the rivers

3] it is more fertile than bhangar

bhangar

1] older alluvial soil and form the largest part of the northern plain

2] found higher up in the plains at river terraces away from rivers

3] less fertile than khadar

Answer 2

Answer:

Bhangar:

1. It is a highland compressed of old alluviual

2. It is always about the level of the flood plains.

3. It is often impregnated with calcareous concre­tions known as kankar.

4. It is not much suited for cultivation.

5. It is known as ‘dhaya’ in Punjab.

Khadar:

1. It is lowland composed of old alluvium

2. It is flooded almost every year and new alluvium is deposited.

3. It is often characterised by clay soil which is very fertile.

4. Intensive agriculture is practised here

5. It is called ‘bet’ in Punjab